This year, a LOT of celebs will turn 40. 40! It’s such a significant age, and many of your favorite celebrities will be reaching it this year. Here are 15 Nigerian celebrities who will turn 40 this year, without further ado.
1 Slimcase
Slimcase (born Oluwafemi Oladapo) is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, hype man, and actor notable for songs such as Diet, Naija Issa Goal, Issa Banger, Gucci Snake, and others. Slimcase will celebrate his 40th birthday on August 22nd of this year.
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2 Stephanie Linus
Stephanie Linus, a well-known Nollywood actress who has appeared in films such as Dry, Emotional Crack, Eye of the Gods, Last Girl Standing, and others, will turn 40 on October 2nd.
3. Queen Nwokoye
Nollywood funny lady and dramatic actress Queen Nwokoye has starred in a number of Nollywood movies including Save The Baby, Security Risk, Short of Time, The Evil Queen, and more. On the 11th of August this year, Queen Nwokoye will be turning 40 years old.
4. Eniola Badmus
Eniola Badmus is a popular Nollywood actress who has been in films like as Omo Ghetto, Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Jenifa, Mr. & Mrs. Ibu, Blackberry Babes, and others. Eniola Badmus will celebrate her 40th birthday on September 7th this year.
5. Osita Iheme
Osita Iheme, a Nigerian actor, is best known for portraying Pawpaw in the classic Nollywood film Aki and Pawpaw. Osita is one of Nigeria’s most well-known and well-known performers. This year, on February 20th, the humorous man will celebrate his 40th year on this earth.
6. Don Jazzy
Don Jazzy or Don Baba J, the CEO of Mo’Hits and a hitmaker, is credited with not only creating some of the largest and most popular Nigerian songs of all time, but also for signing some of the country’s best artists today. On November 26th, Don Jazzy will reach a major milestone: 40 years old.
7. Adunni Ade
Adunni Ade has been a part of the Nigerian film industry for a long time, appearing in films such as It’s Her Day, The Vendor, Diary of a Lagos Girl, and most recently Soole. Adunni Ade will enter the 40-year club on June 7th this year!.
8. Uti Nwachukwu
Big Brother Africa winner and Nigerian actor and celebrity, Uti Nwachukwu has been very popular for a very long time now. The energetic and charismatic socialite will be on the 3rd of August this year turning 40 years old.
9. Maheeda
Self-acclaimed Goddess of X, singer Maheeda who has sang such songs as Naija Bad Girl and Booty will be on the 22nd of November this year turning 40 years old too.
10. Ini Edo
On the 23rd of April this year, sensational and renowned Nollywood actress Ini Edo, who is also one of the country’s most instantly recognizable celebrities, will turn 40.
11. Yul Edochie
Yul Edochie, the son of Nollywood legend Pete Edochie and a great performer in his own right, has blazed a trail in the entertainment world. On January 7th, the celebrated actor turned 40 years old.
12. Darey Art Alade
Nigerian singer Darey Art Alade has been responsible for a slew of hits including Not The Girl, Sisi Eko, Pray For Me, and more. On the 9th of February this year, Darey will also be turning 40 years old.
13. Nadia Buari
Even though Nadia Buari was born in Ghana and is Ghanaian, she is still very much recognized as a huge celebrity here in Nigeria. Nadia has starred in a number of hit Nollywood movies including Beyonce & Rihanna, Beauty and The Beast, Innocent Sin, and more. Nadia will be turning 40 on the 21st of November this year.
14. Omawumi
Nigerian singer Omawumi who is popular for singing such hits songs as Bottom Belle, If You Ask Me, and more will also on the 13th of April this year clock the big 4-0.
15. Ebuka
Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, a Nigerian presenter and host, rounds off the list. On the 14th of July this year, the popular Big Brother Naija host will turn 40 years old.
These are only a few of the celebs that will be turning 40 this year. There are a slew of more, so many that I’ll have to make a second list. All of the celebs turning 40 this year deserve a big party and congratulations in advance. It’s a large number, 40! It’s a watershed moment.